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NERC launches scoping project for Net-Zero Oceanographic Capability

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With UKRI’s commitment to achieve net-zero by 2040, NERC has launched a 12-month scoping study to move towards a net-zero oceanographic capability.

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Appointment of Future of UK Treescapes Ambassadors

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NERC, the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) are pleased to announce the appointment of ambassadors to its Future of Treescapes research programme.

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Open Letter in response to the outcomes of the Independent Research Fellowship 2019


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You may be aware that concern has been raised that only candidates identifying as male have been awarded NERC Independent Research Fellowships (IRF) from the 2019 call. The results were released on Monday 21 September on the NERC website.

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Natural History Museum public engagement project highlights the impact of Covid-19

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NERC COVID-19 public engagement funded project has produced infographics to show changes in the movement of people, air and noise pollution, and wildlife sightings in the UK during lockdown.

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